ORIGINS

• What is a simple definition of psychology?


  Psychology is the scientific study of the brain and behavior.
• Why was the study of behavior limited before psychology became a science?

  Before psychology, behavior was theorized mainly by philosophers and studied from a medical perspective.
• Who is considered the first person to study behavior using scientific techniques?

  Wilhelm Wundt is considered the first person to study behavior using scientific techniques.
• What was the significance of Wundt's work in psychology?

  Wundt's work helped define what it means to study the brain and behavior scientifically.
• What is the timeline of psychology up to the current day?

  • Introduction of different psychological approaches
  • Development of psychology as a scientific discipline
  • Key figures: Wundt, Freud, behaviorists, humanists, cognitive psychologists
  • Evolution of methods and theories in psychology
• Why is it important to learn complex terminology in psychology?

  Learning complex terminology is essential for becoming a good psychology student and using terms effectively in writing.
• What should students do when they hear a new word in psychology videos?


  Students should pause the videos and make a note of the definition.
• What does it mean when a word is highlighted in red in the video?

  A word highlighted in red is mentioned in the part of the specification being explained.
• What does it mean when a word is highlighted in purple in the video?

  A word highlighted in purple is a word that students should know for writing a good essay on the topic.
• Where can students find a free key term list for each unit?

  Students can find a free key term list for each unit on the website.
• What is a good definition of science according to the video?

  A good definition of science is finding out systematically and objectively about the physical and natural world using empirical methods.
• What does "systematic" mean in the context of scientific research?

  Systematic means working according to a fixed or controlled method.
• Why is objectivity important in psychological research?

  Objectivity is important because it ensures that research design, results, and conclusions are not influenced by personal opinions.
• What is empiricism in scientific research?

  Empiricism is the idea that scientists must base their conclusions on testing ideas with data collected from the world.
• Why is following the scientific method important in psychology?

  Following the scientific method is important to trust the results of psychological studies.
• Who is considered the father of experimental psychology?

  Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of experimental psychology.
• What did Wundt aim to change in the study of the mind?

  Wundt aimed to change the study of the mind from philosophy to controlled empirical science.
• What was the first psychological laboratory established by Wundt called?

  The first psychological laboratory was called the Institute of Experimental Psychology.
• What was Wundt particularly interested in studying?

  Wundt was particularly interested in the structure of sensation and perception.
• What is structuralism in psychology?

  Structuralism is describing the mind in terms of its simplest definable components.
• What method did Wundt use in his research?

  Wundt used introspection, where participants reported their conscious experiences as objectively as possible.
• How did Wundt control his studies?

  Wundt controlled his studies by managing the experimental conditions and the environment in which the experiments were conducted.
• What does it mean to make inferences in psychology?


  Making inferences means making educated guesses about internal mental processes based on observed behavior.
• What is an example of making an inference?


  An example of making an inference is assuming that a class laughed at a joke because they found it funny, based on their behavior.
• What is a main positive criticism of Wundt's work compared to earlier approaches?

  Wundt's work is considered scientific due to the controlled nature of his experiments and clear methods.
• What is a criticism of Wundt's introspective methods?

  A criticism is that participants cannot be trusted to accurately report their own mental states, leading to biased or mistaken self-reports.
• What issue arises from the use of inferences in Wundt's research?

  The issue is that inferences are assumptions that could be mistaken, leading to unreliable conclusions.
• How did behaviorists respond to Wundt's methods?

  Behaviorists completely ignored the study of internal mental states and focused only on observable stimulus-response mechanisms.
• What is the focus of behaviorism in psychology?

  Behaviorism focuses on fully observable behaviors and how creatures learn from their environment.
• What do social learning theorists argue about human learning?

  Social learning theorists argue that internal mental processes cannot be ignored when studying human learning.
• What is the significance of the cognitive revolution in psychology?


  The cognitive revolution led to the development of cognitive psychology, which views the mind and brain as similar to a computer.
• How do cognitive psychologists explain mental processes?

  Cognitive psychologists create theoretical models of mental processes like memory and attention.
• What is the relationship between biological psychology and medicine?

  Biological psychology has its roots in medicine and studies the links between brain function and behavior.
• What advancements have allowed psychologists to study the active brain?


  Advancements like fMRI scanners have allowed psychologists to study the active brain.
• What is the role of DNA sequences in psychological research?

  DNA sequences allow genetic researchers to scientifically study the inheritance of behavior and mental health conditions.
• What is the overall goal of the approaches unit in psychology?


  The goal is to explore the various ways psychologists study the brain and behavior.
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